Question 1

Culture, work environments, and adaptability are among the _________ factors that impact the value of the organization's people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Culture, work environments, and adaptability are among...

Question 2

Studies have found that empowering associates leads to decreased knowledge sharing among the associates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The philosophy behind the high-involvement management approach includes the belief that the most valuable knowledge about the organization resides with senior managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A competitive advantage results when an organization can perform some aspect of its work better than its __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A competitive advantage results when an organization...

Question 5

The Men's Wearhouse core set of work beliefs includes the following: work should be fulfilling and leaders should serve their followers:

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Like basic social science disciplines, the goal of the organizational behavior approach is to understand human and group behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Much of the training of human capital at Proctor & Gamble is done by company _________ instead of the human resources department or training specialists.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Much of the training of human capital...

Question 8

Give four examples of individual compensation systems and define each system.
Answers: individual piece rate systems, individual incentive systems, skill based pay, profit sharing, gain sharing.

Accepted Answer

Answers: individual piece rate

Question 9

Incentive compensation has been found to be an ineffective component of high-involvement management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Much of the training of human capital at Proctor & Gamble is done by

Accepted Answer

A)  training specialists 
B)  local business schools 
C)  human resource management 
D)  managers 
E)  All of the above are correct 
A)  training specialists 
B)  local business schools 
C)  human resource management 
D)  managers 
E)  All of the above are correct

Question 11

An organization's potential for competitive advantage is determined by the degree to which its human capital is ___________, _________, and _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization's potential for competitive advantage is...

Question 12

When delivering the strategic initiatives to ___________ managers, skills in communicating, motivating, understanding values, and managing stress are among the most important for _________ managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower level, senior 
B)  middle level, lower level 
C)  senior level, middle 
D)  other, lower level 
E)  lower level, middle 
A)  lower level, senior 
B)  middle level, lower level 
C)  senior level, middle 
D)  other, lower level 
E)  lower level, middle

Question 13

Organizational behavior involves the actions of individuals and groups in an organizational context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Exercising strategic leadership is a function of one's level in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Individual, financial, and organizational factors influence the behavior and value of the people in an organization..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Quality of leadership, communication, and conflict are among the _________ factors that influence the degree to which the capabilities of the organization's people are unleashed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Quality of leadership, communication, and conflict are...

Question 17

One of the core beliefs that is a cornerstone of The Men's Wearhouse philosophy is that workplaces should be fearless and energized. Which of the following management practices is most likely to be effective in implementing this belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  good benefits 
B)  frequent performance appraisals 
C)  careful monitoring for safety 
D)  empowerment of associates 
E)  low level of supervision 
A)  good benefits 
B)  frequent performance appraisals 
C)  careful monitoring for safety 
D)  empowerment of associates 
E)  low level of supervision

Question 18

Associates in high-involvement management organizations are closer to the day-to-day activities than are other employees in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Human capital _________ is the extent to which the skills and talents of an organization's people can be copied by other organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Human capital _________ is the extent to...

Question 20

The type of factors which influence the behavior and value of the people in an organization includes organizational, individual, and ______________ factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  group 
D)  customer service 
E)  productivity 
A)  leadership 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  group 
D)  customer service 
E)  productivity

Culture, work environments, and adaptability are among the _________ factors that impact the value of the organization's people.

Studies have found that empowering associates leads to decreased knowledge sharing among the associates.

The philosophy behind the high-involvement management approach includes the belief that the most valuable knowledge about the organization resides with senior managers.

A competitive advantage results when an organization can perform some aspect of its work better than its __________.

The Men's Wearhouse core set of work beliefs includes the following: work should be fulfilling and leaders should serve their followers:

Like basic social science disciplines, the goal of the organizational behavior approach is to understand human and group behavior.

Much of the training of human capital at Proctor & Gamble is done by company _________ instead of the human resources department or training specialists.

Give four examples of individual compensation systems and define each system. Answers: individual piece rate systems, individual incentive systems, skill based pay, profit sharing, gain sharing.

Incentive compensation has been found to be an ineffective component of high-involvement management.

Much of the training of human capital at Proctor & Gamble is done by

An organization's potential for competitive advantage is determined by the degree to which its human capital is _______, _, and _____________.

When delivering the strategic initiatives to ___ managers, skills in communicating, motivating, understanding values, and managing stress are among the most important for _ managers.

Organizational behavior involves the actions of individuals and groups in an organizational context.

Exercising strategic leadership is a function of one's level in the organization.

Individual, financial, and organizational factors influence the behavior and value of the people in an organization..

Quality of leadership, communication, and conflict are among the _________ factors that influence the degree to which the capabilities of the organization's people are unleashed.

One of the core beliefs that is a cornerstone of The Men's Wearhouse philosophy is that workplaces should be fearless and energized. Which of the following management practices is most likely to be effective in implementing this belief?

Associates in high-involvement management organizations are closer to the day-to-day activities than are other employees in the organization.

Human capital _________ is the extent to which the skills and talents of an organization's people can be copied by other organizations.

The type of factors which influence the behavior and value of the people in an organization includes organizational, individual, and ______________ factors.

Organizational Diversity

Organizational Behavior in a Global Context

Learning and Perception

Personality, Intelligence, Attitudes, and Emotions

Work Motivation

Stress and Well-Being

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Groups and Teams

Conflict, Negotiation, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Change and Development

Filters

Exam 1: A Strategic Approach to Organizational Behavior

Culture, work environments, and adaptability are among the _________ factors that impact the value of the organization's people.

Studies have found that empowering associates leads to decreased knowledge sharing among the associates.

The philosophy behind the high-involvement management approach includes the belief that the most valuable knowledge about the organization resides with senior managers.

A competitive advantage results when an organization can perform some aspect of its work better than its __________.

The Men's Wearhouse core set of work beliefs includes the following: work should be fulfilling and leaders should serve their followers:

Like basic social science disciplines, the goal of the organizational behavior approach is to understand human and group behavior.

Much of the training of human capital at Proctor & Gamble is done by company _________ instead of the human resources department or training specialists.

Give four examples of individual compensation systems and define each system. Answers: individual piece rate systems, individual incentive systems, skill based pay, profit sharing, gain sharing.

Incentive compensation has been found to be an ineffective component of high-involvement management.

Much of the training of human capital at Proctor & Gamble is done by

An organization's potential for competitive advantage is determined by the degree to which its human capital is ___________, _________, and _________________.

When delivering the strategic initiatives to ___________ managers, skills in communicating, motivating, understanding values, and managing stress are among the most important for _________ managers.

Organizational behavior involves the actions of individuals and groups in an organizational context.

Exercising strategic leadership is a function of one's level in the organization.

Individual, financial, and organizational factors influence the behavior and value of the people in an organization..

Quality of leadership, communication, and conflict are among the _________ factors that influence the degree to which the capabilities of the organization's people are unleashed.

One of the core beliefs that is a cornerstone of The Men's Wearhouse philosophy is that workplaces should be fearless and energized. Which of the following management practices is most likely to be effective in implementing this belief?

Associates in high-involvement management organizations are closer to the day-to-day activities than are other employees in the organization.

Human capital _________ is the extent to which the skills and talents of an organization's people can be copied by other organizations.

The type of factors which influence the behavior and value of the people in an organization includes organizational, individual, and ______________ factors.

Organizational Diversity

Organizational Behavior in a Global Context

Learning and Perception

Personality, Intelligence, Attitudes, and Emotions

Work Motivation

Stress and Well-Being

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Groups and Teams

Conflict, Negotiation, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Change and Development

Filters

An organization's potential for competitive advantage is determined by the degree to which its human capital is _______, _, and _____________.

When delivering the strategic initiatives to ___ managers, skills in communicating, motivating, understanding values, and managing stress are among the most important for _ managers.